

Northeast Business Trends – April 2022
Hardwood lumber representatives in the Northeast report that the market is doing well, although supply chain issues are still front and center for most. “The
Hardwood lumber representatives in the Northeast report that the market is doing well, although supply chain issues are still front and center for most. “The
Hardwood lumber sales in the Southeast remain strong, with some seeing the markedly increased pricing of the last few years starting to level off. However,
The Hardwood markets on the West Coast are good with the exceptions that one source saw his sales cooling down (even though sales were positive)
Weather at the start of this year was perfect for logging conditions due to the cold and limited snow, noted some contacts. Log decks are
It’s been a busy winter season, and contacts were in a more optimistic and positive state of mind in the hopes that 2022 will be
Lumber sales in the Lakes States region was reported by sources as strong recently. “I would say the market is very good,” said the owner
2022 brought welcomed business to Northeast lumber operations. In Vermont, demand varies, according to a sawmill operations manager. “The market for some species is very
Supply and demand, as well as trucking issues, daunt Southeastern lumber suppliers. “Distribution and supply chain issues are real,” said a Tennessee lumber supplier. The
Along the West Coast, lumber movement remained favorable. In Washington, lumber was selling well as of this writing. “Business is going well,” said a purchasing
Ontario continues to be hammered by the Omicron virus, with cases rising in mid-January, affecting businesses across the province. It is hoped that this new
Lumber contacts remain optimistic as we move into 2022, and all hope that the Coronavirus will soon be a thing of the past. Despite the
Lumber movement was reported as active recently for sources in the Lake States region. For a Michigan green sawmill operation, prices have been strong. “The
In the Northeast, lumber providers characterized the current market as strong. “The market’s good right now,” said a Pennsylvania lumber sales manager. “We have been
In the Southeast, many lumber buyers reported strong activity. For a Virginia band mill, the lumber market was very good. “Prices are higher and all
Along the West Coast, and specifically in the Pacific Northwest, lumber sales were recently reported to be booming. “We have had record sales,” said a
Even though the past 14 months continued to be a challenge for the Hardwood sector, businesses continued to provide goods and services to its customers
Heading into 2022, contacts are optimistic business will continue normally despite the Omicron variant spreading quickly across the country, and as new provincial restrictions are
Lumber movement in the Lake States region was described recently as favorable. The co-owner of a Wisconsin sawmill characterized the market as fine. “I would
Southeastern lumber representatives reported strong market activity in recent weeks. For a Georgia sawmill that processes wood in two states, the market is doing well.
The Hardwood lumber markets in the Northeast remain strong, according to sources contacted. In recent weeks, the lumber market was trending well, said the president
The market was strong recently along the West Coast, said the sales manager of an Oregon-based Hardwood distribution yard. “Everything’s still strong nationally,” he said.